John Gibney - Jewelry Artist
Born in Tampa, FL. Loves to Be Creative: previously made high-fired porcelain pottery; at the current time, uses the skills of lapidary and silverwork to transform natural stones and sterling silver into bracelets, rings, pendants, necklaces, boxes, earrings and something new every week. more>>
Born in Tampa, FL. Loves to Be Creative: previously made high-fired porcelain pottery; at the current time, uses the skills of lapidary and silverwork to transform natural stones and sterling silver into bracelets, rings, pendants, necklaces, boxes, earrings and something new every week. more>>
Kimberley Packard - Fiber Artist, Photographer, MAC instructor and Guild Membership Chairman
My name is Kimberley Packard and I am KC Creations' owner and maker. This business originally started as a small hobby in my hometown of Naples in Southwest Florida. I would crochet blankets for family members and friends and give them as gifts on special occasions. Over time, I would receive special requests for custom blankets and it was then that I decided to grow my hobby into a small, local business. more>>
My name is Kimberley Packard and I am KC Creations' owner and maker. This business originally started as a small hobby in my hometown of Naples in Southwest Florida. I would crochet blankets for family members and friends and give them as gifts on special occasions. Over time, I would receive special requests for custom blankets and it was then that I decided to grow my hobby into a small, local business. more>>
Sheryl Bessette - Watercolor Painter and MAC Art Instructor
I have always been intrigued by the softness exhibited in a watercolor painting. This interest led me to a beginner watercolor class in 2008 and I have been enjoying this magical medium ever since. My paintings and style have become an expression of how I see God's beautiful creations whether they are the mountains, trees, flowers or animals. more>>
I have always been intrigued by the softness exhibited in a watercolor painting. This interest led me to a beginner watercolor class in 2008 and I have been enjoying this magical medium ever since. My paintings and style have become an expression of how I see God's beautiful creations whether they are the mountains, trees, flowers or animals. more>>
Kathleen Borchelt - Painter and Drawing Artist
I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t drawing or painting. Focusing in on a degree in education, I chose art as my major. This inspired and allowed me to formally develop experience in drawing, painting, and sculpture. My love and appreciation for art continued to grow. more>>
I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t drawing or painting. Focusing in on a degree in education, I chose art as my major. This inspired and allowed me to formally develop experience in drawing, painting, and sculpture. My love and appreciation for art continued to grow. more>>
Joyce Clair - Watercolor and Alcohol Ink Painter and MAC Art Instructor and Guild President
Joyce shares her enthusiasm for watercolor painting with students. Her beginner watercolor series are held at ArtWorks, Blue Ridge Art Center, and Helen Art & Heritage Center. Joyce encourages students to be bold and fearless as mistakes can usually be fixed. Joyce demonstrates tips to control watercolor but also how to allow watercolor to flow on paper for beautiful and spontaneous results. more>>
Joyce shares her enthusiasm for watercolor painting with students. Her beginner watercolor series are held at ArtWorks, Blue Ridge Art Center, and Helen Art & Heritage Center. Joyce encourages students to be bold and fearless as mistakes can usually be fixed. Joyce demonstrates tips to control watercolor but also how to allow watercolor to flow on paper for beautiful and spontaneous results. more>>
Jim Allsopp - Photographer and Stained Glass Artist and Education Chairman
Jim has had an interest in photography since he got his first 35 mm camera when he was in college. Originally from Chicago, Jim now enjoys hiking and exploring here in the Smoky Mountains, and he travels extensively throughout the country. Jim’s emphasis is landscapes and nature. more>>
Jim has had an interest in photography since he got his first 35 mm camera when he was in college. Originally from Chicago, Jim now enjoys hiking and exploring here in the Smoky Mountains, and he travels extensively throughout the country. Jim’s emphasis is landscapes and nature. more>>
Kelly Kennon - Photographer
My love of nature and wildlife is evident in my subjects I chose to photograph. I will spend hours sitting and observing wildlife to understand their behaviors. Once you learn the behaviors of the animal you want to photograph you have a much better chance of photographing them acting naturally. more>>
My love of nature and wildlife is evident in my subjects I chose to photograph. I will spend hours sitting and observing wildlife to understand their behaviors. Once you learn the behaviors of the animal you want to photograph you have a much better chance of photographing them acting naturally. more>>
Deborah Larsen - Photographer
Deborah Larsen grew up on Long Island in New York State. She received her first camera on her 8th birthday, nearly 60 years ago. She immediately began taking photographs, and hasn’t stopped since! Deborah studied art and photography at North Country Community College in the Adirondack Mountains of New York, receiving an Associate in Arts degree. more>>
Deborah Larsen grew up on Long Island in New York State. She received her first camera on her 8th birthday, nearly 60 years ago. She immediately began taking photographs, and hasn’t stopped since! Deborah studied art and photography at North Country Community College in the Adirondack Mountains of New York, receiving an Associate in Arts degree. more>>
Debra Vanderlaan - Photographer and Digital Artist and Murphy Art Xplosion Chair and Programs Chair
My main focus is landscape photography and also vintage subjects such as old trucks, barns, and bicycles. I use interesting processes and textures in my work and clients often think my images look like paintings when seen at art fairs and shows. more>>
My main focus is landscape photography and also vintage subjects such as old trucks, barns, and bicycles. I use interesting processes and textures in my work and clients often think my images look like paintings when seen at art fairs and shows. more>>
Dave Vanderlaan - Photographer and Communications Chair and Audit Chair
Dave's style is very balanced, his images portraying an amazing knack for composition. He specializes in Kaleidoscope trees as well as many vintage objects captured all over the world, from boats and canoes to old barns.
Dave's style is very balanced, his images portraying an amazing knack for composition. He specializes in Kaleidoscope trees as well as many vintage objects captured all over the world, from boats and canoes to old barns.
Robert C. Karl - Writer
I have always enjoyed writing as a hobby. Combining prose, poetic structure, images and computer calligraphy, I observe and report on various aspects of the human condition. more>>
I have always enjoyed writing as a hobby. Combining prose, poetic structure, images and computer calligraphy, I observe and report on various aspects of the human condition. more>>
Brenna Richardson - Painter and Drawing Artist
Julie Lindsay - Painter
Julie Lindsay is a British artist who works in oils and acrylics. Her semi abstract and surrealist work focuses on wild creatures and spirit animals—
from wolves, bears, birds and horses, to angels and surreal landscapes.
Lindsay was born in England and spent 25 years as an international TV journalist.
She now lives in the North Carolina mountains and travels regularly as an Executive Communications Coach for a number of Fortune 500 companies. When not traveling or painting, you’ll find her behind her drum kit, playing tennis, or spending time in nature with her Siberian husky, Bandit and golden retriever, Sunday.
from wolves, bears, birds and horses, to angels and surreal landscapes.
Lindsay was born in England and spent 25 years as an international TV journalist.
She now lives in the North Carolina mountains and travels regularly as an Executive Communications Coach for a number of Fortune 500 companies. When not traveling or painting, you’ll find her behind her drum kit, playing tennis, or spending time in nature with her Siberian husky, Bandit and golden retriever, Sunday.
Rita Skabinska - Fiber Artist
Steve Riedel - Stained Glass Artist
Jane Payne - Jewelry artist
Barbara Keyes - Painter
Steven Inglima - Photographer and Guild Vice President
Carrie Keohane - Glass Artist, Photographer, and Guild Secretary
Thurman "T.W." Breedlove - Painter
Tina Fimbel - Photographer
Daniel Ferrera - Photographer
Venetia Carey - Photographer
David and Garett Gallus - Wood Artists
Kathy Alpert - Mosaic Artist and Store Chair
Melanie Kolifrath - Glass Artist
Liisa Cull - Baskets and Gourd Artist
Karen "KK" Roberts
Dava Maruska - Fabric Baskets Artist
Joshua Gaines - Painter and Wood sign artist
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Alana Kolifrath - Clay Artist, Painter, and Guild director at Large
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Holly Viccaro - Painter and multi media crafts
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Lisa Gadigian - Basket Artist
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Michael Wolford - Custom Pens and Wood Artist
John Hoshaw - Slate and Stone Artist
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Christina Randall - Fiber Artist
Jim Clayton - Photographer
Scott Pientka - Photographer
Scott is a photographer from Chicago. He is also a Chef. He has photographed many National Parks and foreign locations with a focus on nature and landscapes in B&W as well as color. He specializes in printing on metal. Scott is retired from a family owed plumbing business. He recently worked as a chef at a resort in Alaska in order to photo Alaska for 6 months.
Scott is a photographer from Chicago. He is also a Chef. He has photographed many National Parks and foreign locations with a focus on nature and landscapes in B&W as well as color. He specializes in printing on metal. Scott is retired from a family owed plumbing business. He recently worked as a chef at a resort in Alaska in order to photo Alaska for 6 months.
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Dan Miller - Painter
Chris Broomfield - Wood Artist
Chris began working in a kitchen cabinet shop while in high school. Along with wood shop classes in high school, he was drawn to wood working.
He began wood house construction and a kitchen cabinet business for 10 years before going back to school at SUNY in Buffalo.
Chris moved to Florida teaching computer drafting for 25 years, then purchased property in NC, where he cut lumber and milled wood for his Timber Frame home.
His art now includes band-saw jewelry boxes, interesting wood charcutier boards, and intricate table furniture.
Chris began working in a kitchen cabinet shop while in high school. Along with wood shop classes in high school, he was drawn to wood working.
He began wood house construction and a kitchen cabinet business for 10 years before going back to school at SUNY in Buffalo.
Chris moved to Florida teaching computer drafting for 25 years, then purchased property in NC, where he cut lumber and milled wood for his Timber Frame home.
His art now includes band-saw jewelry boxes, interesting wood charcutier boards, and intricate table furniture.
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